Robert W. de Forest

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Robert W. de Forest was an American lawyer, philanthropist, and civic leader known for his influential roles in social reform, public health, and the arts in the early 20th century United States.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf civic leader
human
lawyer
philanthropist
activeIn early 20th century
areaOfInfluence arts and culture policy
public health policy
social policy
countryOfCitizenship United States of America
ethnicGroup American
familyName de Forest
fieldOfWork arts administration
law
philanthropy
public health
social reform
givenName Robert
hasRole civic leader
patron of the arts
social reform advocate
knownFor advocacy for improved housing and living conditions
leadership in civic organizations
promoting cultural and artistic institutions
supporting public health reforms
languageOfWorkOrName English
movement Progressive Era reform
notableFor civic leadership in early 20th-century America
public health initiatives
social reform in New York City
support of the arts in the United States
occupation art administrator
lawyer
museum director
philanthropist
social reformer
residence New York City
sexOrGender male
sphereOfInfluence New York City NERFINISHED
United States

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American Cancer Society
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